Reflections: Visiting a Literary Landmark in Paris
Photo courtesy Shakespeare and Company In preparing for a recent trip to Paris, my first ever, I had my “to do” list pretty well mapped out. Drink Champagne at…
Susan Straight Slated for “Book of the Year”
Susan Straight, the California writer The New York Times calls "an essential voice in American writing and in writing of the West,” will appear at "An Evening with the Author"…
SLO Library Checkouts Top 1.3 Million
Do people still use libraries? Are eBooks the preferred format for reading these days? Recording some 1.3 million checkouts during 2025, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries say…
Cameron Crowe’s Memoir Is Almost Perfect
Cameron Crowe wrote his first Rolling Stone cover story at the age of 15. By 21, he considered himself a “has been” as a rock music journalist. In between, Crowe…
Free Event Oct. 4 Celebrates “Writers Week”
Two poets, two authors and a screenwriter walk into a library. This may sound like the set-up to a bad joke, but the Coastal Dunes branch of the California Writers…
Writers’ Conference Adds Master Classes
The annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College returns Friday and Saturday September 26-27 with its largest program ever, featuring 45 presenters, more than 50 workshops, two keynoters, and—this…
Writer’s Conference Offers Teen Program
A program priced at just $75 for teens interesting in writing is scheduled Friday, September 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. on the first day of the 2025 Central Coast…
Writers’ Conference Scholarships Available
Memorial scholarships honor Linna Thomas, Anna Unkovich, and Paul Alan Fahey. Thanks to generous sponsors, the Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College is offering scholarships to help cover…
Free Channel Islands Talk Set for Aug. 15
Take a tour of Channel Islands National Park through the lens of photographer, writer and kayaker Chuck Graham on Friday, August 15 at 7 p.m. at The Bunker in San…
Libraries Host Back-to-School Extravaganza
All Central Coast families are invited to enjoy the end of summer with a day full of curiosity, learning, and fun at a SLO County Public Libraries Extravaganza at the…